Gas stove



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HUBERT R. HUMPHREY, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO GENERAL GAS LIGHT COMPANY, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

GAS STOVE.

Original application led November 6, 1925,

The structure orP this application is especially'designed by me for embodiment in cooking stoves such as illust-rated in my application for Letters `Patent iiled November 6, 1925, Serial No. 67,277, of which application this is a division. My improvements are, however, readily embodied and rdesirable for use in heating;T stoves. l n

The main objects of this invention. are to provide an improved gas stove oit the radiating element type which is well adapted tor structures of considerable size and at the same time is strong and rigid. l

Objects relating to details and economies of construction and operation ot my invention will appear from the detailed descriptionto `follow.

The invention is defined and pointed out in the claims. l

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming` a part oi'i this application, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a structure embodying the features oit my invention.

2 is a vertical sect-.ion on line 2 2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 1s a front perspective view of the skeleton or main supporting portions of the frame.

Fig. l is a A of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary front elevation with the hearth plate removed. Y

ln the drawings similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

fragmentary section on line lerl-erring` to the drawings, the supportingy part of the skeleton or body of my improved stove comprises a pair ot vend members 1, 1 which are preferably castings and have extended base portions 2 terminatingin feet 3 and iori.'aidly proj ecting overhanging top portions 4l. rl`he end members are supported in spaced relation by means 27 and ee. T he end members are provided with a plurality of inwardly projecting lugs 5 adapted to receive the bolts 6. securing the back frame 7 thereto. This back trame has a panel 8 secured thereto bymeans et the screws 9. The back frame has forwardly projecting lugs 10 o'l' the tie rods Y Serial No. 67,277. Divided and. this application` filed llay 2,

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supporting the rear end of the hood-like top 11, this top having a 'downwardly projecting rib 12adjacent its rear edge resting on the lugs7 as shown in Fig. 2.

The top has down-turned flanges 13 at its ends embracing the upper edges of the end members. At its front end, the top is provided with inturned ears 14 engaged by the screws 15 through the end members.

The rear panel 8 has an openingv 16 therein to receive the flue collar 17. y Y

A rear bottom panel 18 extends'between the rearwardly projecting ends ot the base portion and is secured by means oi" screws 19, engaging ears 2O von the end members, and by means of the ears 21 on Athe panel engaged by the screws 22. i

The front base panel 23 is provided with inturned ears 2a secured to the end members by the screws 25.

The supporting plate 29 is mounted on the end members by means of lugs 30 and is i'urthersupported by screws 81 engaging-the downwardly projecting flange 32 on the. rearV of the plate, the screws being arranged through the back frame 7. This supporting plate 29 has a downwardly projecting flange 33 at its front edge on which the burner 34 is mounted, The plate has holes 35 therein above the tipsot the burner.

Thelireback 36 is mounted on this plate 29 and in front of this, the radiating` ele ments 37 are arranged in operative relation to the burner tips.y A retainingbar 38 engages the top of the lireback and has forwardly projecting' arms 39 which are: secured to the end members 1.

The radiating` elements are retained on the plate 29 by means of the retaining` rod l() which has downwardly ol'lset loops l-1 at its ends engaged by the screws Ll2, these screws having a bar-like head, as shown in Fig'. 5.

rlhe lircbacl; is further retained by means ot' the lugs 4:3 and al projectintgr inwardly from the frame end members 1 to engage the front edges et the tlrebaeh.

Finishing or corner plates l5 are secured by means of the screws 16 to the front flange of the supporting` plate to overlap the lower end ol2 the rebach adjacent the end members.

ylhe hearth plate 4l? is mounted' in front of the supporting plate, the end members being;

providedavith notched lugs i8 with which the lower edge of the hearth plate is engaged, the upper edge of the hearth plate resting against the corner plates 45. The hearth plate 47 is spaced from the front panel 23 providing an opening` between the forwardly projecting arms ot the end member baseportions to receive a pan 49, the pan resting upon the ledges 50 on the end members. This pan is especially provided for use when the structure is adapted as a cooking stove.

l have illustrated and described my improvements in an embodiment which l have found very practical for stoves of considerable size. l have not attempted to illustrate or describe my improvements in other adaptations and embodiments which l contemplate as it is believed the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the ar" to embody or adapt my improvements as may be desired.

l-laving thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. In a gas stove, the combination oit a :trame comprising upright end members and tie rods connecting said end members in spaced relation, Said end members having inwardly projecting lugs at the rear edges thereof, a back secured to said lugs on said end members, a top mounted on said end members, a supporting' plate mounted on said end members, a burner mounted below said supporting plate, a ireback disposed on said supporting plate, radiating elements mount ed on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner, and a hearth plate mounted on said end members in front of said supporting plate, said end members being provided with supporting lugs for said hearth plate.

2. ln a gas stove, the combination of a 'trame comprising upright end members and tie rods connecting said end members in spaced relation, a bach secured to said end members, a top mounted on said end members, a supporting` plate mounted on said end members, a. burner suspended from said supporting plate, a fireback 'disposed on said supporting plate, said end members having inwardly projecting lugs engaging said lirebaclr. and radiating elements mounted on said supporting plate in operative relationy to said burner.

ln a gas stove, the combination oi a frame comprising upright end members, tie rods connecting said end nien'lbers in spaced relation, a :front panel mounted on said end members at the lower ends thereof, a supporting 'plate mounted on said end members, .a burner mounted below said supporting plate, a irebaclr disposed on said supporting plate, radiating elements mounted on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner, and a hearth plate mounted on said end members in front ot said supporting igor/,eas

` lower ends otsaid end members, afsupporting plate mounted on said end members, a burner mounted below said supporting plate, a lireback disposed on said supporting plate, radiating elements mounted on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner, and a hearth plate mounted on said end members in :trent of said supporting plate and inA spaced relation to said liront panel providing an opening adapted to receiv-e a pan, said end members being provided with supporting ledges :tor said pan.

5. In a gas stove, the combination of a frame'comprising upright end members, tie rods connecting said end members in spaced relation, a supporting plate mounted on said end members, a burner mounted below said supporting plate, a lireback disposed on said support-ing plate, and radiating elements mounted on said supporting plate inoperative relation to said burner. Y

6. In a gas stove, the combination ola frame comprising upright endmembers and tie rods connecting said end members in spaced relation, a back secured to said end members, a top mounted on said end members, a supporting plate mounted on said end members, a burner suspended from said supporting plate, a lireback disposed on said supporting plate, and radiating elements mounted on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner.

7. In a gas stove, the combination of a i rame comprising upright end members and tie rods connecting said end members in spaced relation, a supporting plate mounted on said end members, a burner suspended 'from said supporting plate, a lireback disposed on said supportingl plate, said end members having inwardly projecting lugs engaging said iireback, and radiating elements mounted on said supporting plate in operative relation to said burner.

8. ln a gas stove, the combination o'f. av

9. ln a gas stove, the combination of a casing, a supporting plate having a'dependino` l flange at its front edge mounted within sait low said supportinfl` plate, a irehaek disposed` upon said supporting plate, radiating elements disposed upon said supporting plate in front of said irebaok and in operative relation to said burner, a retaining rod having a forwardly and downwardly ofset loop therein, and a screw clamping said loop against said flange whereby the rod is supported adjacent the supporting plate and in eoaeting relation to the lower ends of the 10 radiating elements.

In witness whereolC I have hereunto set my hand.

HUBERT R. HUMPHREY. 

